Cerebral Palsy Claims

What is a Cerebral Palsy Claim?

Cerebral palsy claims arise when a child develops cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. This can include failure to monitor the baby’s health, delayed or incorrect treatment during delivery, or mishandling of birth complications.

Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy can occur due to various factors, such as:

• Oxygen Deprivation: A lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain during labour or delivery can cause brain damage, leading to cerebral palsy.
• Infection During Pregnancy: Infections like rubella or toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can lead to brain damage.
• Trauma During Birth: Forceful delivery methods or failure to manage birth complications like shoulder dystocia can lead to cerebral palsy.
• Failure to Diagnose and Treat Complications: Failure to diagnose or respond to signs of fetal distress, bleeding, or other birth complications can result in brain injury and cerebral palsy.

How HPA Solicitors Ltd Can Help

At HPA Solicitors Ltd, we work closely with medical experts to assess the circumstances of your child’s cerebral palsy and determine if negligence occurred. We can help you secure compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, special education needs, and other long-term care costs associated with cerebral palsy.

Our team is committed to providing empathetic and professional legal support, guiding you through the claims process and helping ensure your child’s future needs are met.